1 Samuel 17:55

New American Bible - revised edition

As Saul watched David go out to meet the Philistine, he asked his general Abner, “Abner, whose son is that young man?” Abner replied, “On your life, O king, I have no idea.”

Cross References

Genesis 42:15

This is how you shall be tested: I swear by the life of Pharaoh that you shall not leave here unless your youngest brother comes here.

1 Samuel 1:26

Then Hannah spoke up: “Excuse me, my lord! As you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood here near you, praying to the Lord.

1 Samuel 14:50

The name of Saul’s wife was Ahinoam, daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of his general was Abner, son of Ner, Saul’s uncle;

1 Samuel 16:12

Jesse had the young man brought to them. He was ruddy, a youth with beautiful eyes, and good looking. The Lord said: There—anoint him, for this is the one!

1 Samuel 17:54

David took the head of the Philistine and brought it to Jerusalem; but he kept Goliath’s armor in his own tent. David Presented to Saul.

1 Samuel 17:56

And the king said, “Find out whose son the lad is.”

1 Samuel 17:58

Saul then asked him, “Whose son are you, young man?” David replied, “I am the son of your servant Jesse of Bethlehem.”

1 Samuel 26:5

David then went to the place where Saul was encamped and saw the spot where Saul and his general, Abner, son of Ner, had their sleeping quarters. Saul was lying within the camp, and all his soldiers were bivouacked around him.